Ashley Cole has had to be patient. While many others from England's 'golden generation' quickly found themselves in top jobs‚ Cole has continued his extensive coaching education. Until now.

Ashley Cole praises fans in first words as Cesena head coach: ‘Our values align'

Ashley Cole's managerial career got off to a disastrous start this week‚ as his Italian Serie B side Cesena FC fell to a 3-0 away defeat. The 45-year-old was announced as head coach on Sunday‚ a day after the club had sacked previous manager Michele Mignani. But there was no sign of a new-manager bounce in Tuesday night's performance‚ with his side conceding three times and failing to get on the scoresheet against Mantova‚ who had started the game seven places below them in the table.

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Ashley Cole details iconic Arsenal WhatsApp group he still chats in despite Chelsea betrayal

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Why Ashley Cole was appointed as head coach of Cesena and why some don't like it

Former Birmingham City coach Ashley Cole lands first job in management

Ashley Cole lands first managerial role as head coach of Serie B side Cesena

Ashley Cole appointed by Cesena - Chelsea icon heads to Italy for first managerial test

Official: Ashley Cole appointed as new Cesena coach

Cesena‚ official: Ashley Cole is the new manager

Ashley Cole hails Walker as PL's best full-back

Ashley Cole makes bold Arsenal quadruple prediction

Chelsea turncoat Ashley Cole rates Arsenal quadruple chances amid ‘absolute capitulation' claim

Ex-England star 'dated' Cheryl before Ashley Cole but got another woman pregnant

Ashley Cole exclusive: In awe of Adams at Arsenal; experiencing glory with Chelsea

Ashley Cole and Fara Williams inspire next generation of coaches at Wembley

Ashley Cole reveals how close he came to joining Real Madrid: Things changed‚ I got married

Cole reveals he rejected European giants before joining Chelsea

The former Man United captain‚ who famously once snapped at a journalist for failing to put his mobile on silent during a press conference‚ ironically interrupted this week's guest Ashley Cole.

'Raging with that!' - Keane leaves Rooney & Neville in stitches

The secrets behind England's U21 success: No holds barred chats with Ashley Cole‚ team bonding meals at Wagamama and Oasis hits...

Ashley Cole sends warning to fans over 'great' Chelsea player

Ashley Cole makes England World Cup prediction for Chelsea's new £30m superstar

Thierry Henry left stunned by Roy Keane comment on Ashley Cole - as Arsenal legend lauds ex team-mate as the 'best left-back I've ever seen'

What Walker told Tuchel about Milan and why Ashley Cole record had an impact

"He writes his own scripts" - Can Lewis-Skelly become Arsenal's next Ashley Cole?

'My daughter thought I was a ref' admits Ashley Cole on Hall of Fame induction

'My daughter thought I was a ref' admits Ashley Cole on Hall of Fame induction

'I can see him going into that' - Ashley Cole tipped for first job in management

Ashley Cole earns wildcard Rangers next manager shout as Joe Cole goes public to back Chelsea legend

'Look‚ I have my opinion' - Ashley Cole sends Trent Alexander-Arnold message amid Liverpool contract uncertainty

Ashley Cole had threesomes with Arsenal team-mate giving each other high-fives over woman

'I got shafted' - Ashley Cole opens up on 'bitter' Arsenal exit after being left betrayed

Ashley Cole names former England team-mate who was 'on another level'

Ashley Cole was called greedy traitor for leaving Arsenal 'but he was a great role model'

Ashley Cole and two former Birmingham City bosses in running to become new Coventry manager

Man Utd cult hero appointed as Ashley Cole's replacement as Birmingham coach

Lee Carsley's England assistant Ashley Cole joins FA on full-time basis

Ashley Cole leaves Birmingham City to focus full-time on his new England role after Lee Carsley's impressive start as interim boss

Ashley Cole takes on full-time England role

Birmingham City release statement and confirm exit as familiar face is promoted

Chris Davies confirms Ashley Cole talks and adds Birmingham City favourite to coaching staff

England coach Ashley Cole 'set to leave Birmingham to focus full-time on his Three Lions role' after Lee Carsley's impressive start as interim boss

Ashley Cole leaves Birmingham for permanent FA job in Lee Carsley England hint

Ashley Cole shows exactly why Lee Carsley hired him with epic speech to England squad

Ashley Cole message to Angel Gomes speaks volumes after England debut

I was pals with Ashley Cole but our battles were fiery and he'd blank me in the tunnel

Ashley Cole breaks England silence after controversial Lee Carsley sack claim emerges

Ashley Cole named Lee Carsley's England No2 as Hasselbaink leaves his role

Birmingham City provide key update on Ashley Cole as coach lands new job

Chelsea legend Ashley Cole is a strong contender to assist Lee Carsley after Under-21s boss is handed England top job on interim basis

Cesc Fabregas names an insanely good XI of his greatest team-mates: No Ashley Cole or Xavi.

Ashley Cole has been 'adamant' about one vital Birmingham City issue

From Ashley Cole 2.0 to injury hell - can Fulham return reignite Sessegnon?

Euro 2024: England duo tie Ashley Cole with phenomenal achievement

Ashley Cole urges Gareth Southgate to make big call on Bukayo Saka ahead of England's final group game against Slovenia as Three Lions bid to get back on track after dire Denmark draw

Ashley Cole says Southgate must drop Bukayo Saka and names man to replace him

Ashley Cole tells England to make controversial Bukayo Saka decision

Chris Davies reveals Ashley Cole plan and why Ben Petty is 'an asset' to Birmingham City

Ex-Chelsea‚ Arsenal and England star Ashley Cole reveals his favourite for Euro 2024

Chris Davies has coaching staff plan after inheriting Ashley Cole at Birmingham City

Ashley Cole reacts to Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea departure and rates Kieran McKenna

Which current player would Ashley Cole induct into Hall of Fame?

John Terry and Andy Cole are inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame as the Chelsea and Man United legends join Ashley Cole on 2024 honours list

John Terry and Andy Cole inducted into Prem HoF as Chelsea icon shows off medals

Andrew Cole and John Terry inducted into Hall of Fame

Gary Rowett gives Ashley Cole and St Andrew's credit after Birmingham City batter Coventry

Gary Rowett has made unseen change and explained Ashley Cole stance at Birmingham City

Arsenal and Chelsea legend Ashley Cole reveals his all-time team-mate XI of stars

Hall of Fame: Ashley Cole reveals his dream team-mate XI

Hall of Fame: Ashley Cole reveals his dream team-mate XI

Ashley Cole on Chelsea move: Mourinho attitude suited me

John Terry leads congratulations to Ashley Cole as his former Chelsea and England team-mate is inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame

Watch: Five of the BEST Ashley Cole goals

Ashley Cole shows true feelings towards Arsenal as he's inducted into Prem HoF

Ashley Cole congratulated by Arsenal after being inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

Ashley Cole is congratulated by his new wife after being inducted into the Premier League's Hall of Fame‚ as he becomes just the FOURTH defender on the honours list

Premier League reveal latest Hall of Fame nominees after Ashley Cole is inducted

VOTE NOW: Hall of Fame 2024 shortlist revealed

Ashley Cole inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

'I never dreamed of this' - Ashley Cole in his own words

Ashley Cole inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame: In the box with Ashley Cole

Cole inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

Gary Rowett explains Paul Robinson's Birmingham City return and Ashley Cole plan

Tony Mowbray has empowered Ashley Cole and why Lee Buchanan hasn't played for Birmingham City

Ethan Laird lifts lid on 'days when I couldn't cope'‚ Ashley Cole boost and Tony Mowbray

Roy Keane gives Gary Neville blunt advice on how to deal with an angry Ashley Cole

'I played for Man Utd and Ashley Cole screamed in my face - I was like what the f***'

Gary Neville reveals 'fired up' Ashley Cole SCREAMED 'you f***ing' in his face after Arsenal scored first in infamous 'Tunnel Game' against Man United at Highbury in 2005

Managing Chelsea: Karim Benzema signs as Mauricio Pochettino sells four and gets new Ashley Cole

Tony Mowbray explains his plan for Ashley Cole and John O'Shea at Birmingham City

Birmingham City next manager update as Ashley Cole and John O'Shea claim made

Liverpool targeting 'the next Ashley Cole' to succeed Andrew Robertson in a huge statement move from Jurgen Klopp – with Manchester City and Juventus both interested in the wonderkid‚ too: report

Forgotten one-cap Arsenal ace made debut with Ashley Cole & is now back in Prem

Ashley Cole and John O'Shea point made amid Birmingham City struggles

Ethan Laird reveals Wayne Rooney's non-negotiables at Birmingham City and Ashley Cole effect

Former Chelsea star Ashley Cole ignored 'up and down relationship' to accept Wayne Rooney offer